Almond Milk Thandai | Vegan Thandai

#Thandai #VeganThandai #ThandaiPremix #HoliSpecial #SummerDrink #SweetDrink #FestivalRecipe #SummerBeverage #PaanThandai #KesarThandai #DryFruits #HealthyRecipe #FestivalOfColorsHello Foodies,Wish you all a very happy Holi. Holi is a festival of colors and which is incomplete without delightful thandai and gujiya. Thandai is a cool and refreshing drink prepared with dry fruits and flavored with some fragrant spices. It’s a must-have treat for Holi, an

Indian festival welcoming spring. Thandai translates to something that cools, and once you get a taste, you’ll want more of this sweet, nutty drink. Thandai makes you feel cooler and has many other health benefits as well. It also serves an instant energizer in the scorching summer heat. Thandai is very closely associated with bhang. On Holi, thandai is served along with bhang to intoxicate the beverage. Homemade thandai is a golden drink for your health. It is full of nuts, seeds and medicinal spices balanced together in the form of a tasty summertime beverage. Now, here I am sharing with you easy, instant and vegan version of thandai!Preparation Time : 5 Minutes.YouTube video

A mixture of ground almonds, pistachios and pumpkin seeds are added to give you instant energy when your body feels drained by the summer heat.

The presence of almonds and pistachio in the masala powder helps to enrich the thandai with added health benefits like antioxidants, vitamin E and zinc.

Spices like black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon increase immunity and help us fight infections while fennel and saffron prevent indigestion.

Poppy seeds in thandai are rich in minerals like iron, phosphorus and zinc. In the summer, they are very helpful in quenching thirst and also help during constipation and irritation of the abdomen.

Thandai helps fight infection, detoxifies the body and is specially good for nausea and vomiting. Cardamom used in preparing this thandai powder is also useful as a mouth freshener.

Almonds have good cholesterol and Vitamin E which is essential for skin and hair.

Saffron used in thandai is known as the golden spice that prevents arthritis, cancer and improves vision. It is also known to enhance the complexion and prevent indigestion, flatulence, baldness and treat blood pressure.

Health benefits of thandai are limitless, it also has all nutrients like iron, manganese, phosphorus, protein, carbohydrate, fats and vitamins in the right proportion required for a healthy body and mind.

Almond milk is a low-carb beverage, making it a perfect choice for people on a low-carb diet, as well as those who need to keep a check on their blood sugar levels.

Almond milk is an imitation milk and doesn't contain any dairy at all, which makes it a popular milk alternative for vegans and people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

Health benefits of thandai are limitless, so are you drinking a glass of chilled thandai to celebrate the festival of colours and to beat the heat of summer?

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I am Dr. Shubhangi Kumbhar, a doctor turned house wife. Currently, I am a freelance nutritionist/dietitian and blogger at "Aaichi Savali". Aaichi Savali is an “Eatwell Guide”, focused towards Healthy, Delicious and Nutritious Food from all over the world. Furthermore, you can find quick and simple ideas for arts and crafts with recycled items in a fun way. Finally, our DIY tutorials for kids are super easy and fun to do exercises.
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